WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and gravy or Tomato and basil pasta.
Assembly: S3

Apprenticeship Roles at Lloyds Banking Group (Mrs Davidson)
Going into National Apprenticeship week 2023, we are delighted to share that we are offering Finance Apprenticeships within LBG at our offices in Central Edinburgh. We are looking enthusiastic individuals (6th year onwards) who have an interest in a career in Accountancy & Finance. They would join us & work towards a professional accountancy qualification whilst doing a Level 4 Apprenticeship – more details within the job ad.

Everything about our organisation and what we stand for can be found here: Home – Lloyds Banking Group Talent

All the details on the roles & how to apply can be found here: Finance – Lloyds Banking Group Talent

S4 Practical Assessments (Practical Cookery) – Wednesday 8 February P1&2 (Mrs McMahon)
Please arrive in the HE dept at 8:45am (after registering at tutor) to set up for your practical assessment which starts at 9:00am prompt.

U13 Football (Mr Pennel)
Could all players selected to play in the 7’s tournament tomorrow, please attend a meeting today at break in the boys’ gym.

S1-S6 Gymnastics Competition (Miss Kirkwood)
If you are interested in taking part in the Fife Schools Gymnastics competition, could you please attend a meeting at break today outside the P.E classroom.

S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
Could all S2 boys interested in playing in the upcoming Fife Cup Match meet in Mr Geissler’s room B2 at break time today (Wednesday).

2023 Battlefields Trip (Mr Harrower)
All S3 pupils going on the Battlefields trip in April this year should attend an important meeting today at 1:15pm in room B17. Attendance is essential, as we have important information to give you.

Equalities Group (Dr Murray)
The Equality Group exists to tackle all sorts of inequality such as sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, disablism, and other variations. Joining this group is a great way to actually change things at KHS. We meet in A4 every Wednesday lunchtime. Bring your lunch!

SHE Scotland Programme (Mrs Kerek)
All participating in the SHE Scotland Programme this term should attend sessions on Wednesday afternoon – S2’s period 6 and S3’s period 7 in the IT Hub.

S4-S6 Fashion & Textiles/Art Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
Is not on this week but on as normal next week, 3:15-5pm.

S1 & S2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Netball will be on Wednesday after school instead of Thursday for this week only!

S3-S6 Business Pupils (Miss Nessel)
Every pupil taking Business in S3-S6 will be attending a talk from a local entrepreneur on Thursday Period 4 in the Assembly Hall. Register with your normal teacher first and then head along to the assembly hall. If you have any questions, see your Business teacher.

S3 Duke of Edinburgh (Miss Wallace)
Reminder application forms to take part in Bronze DofE, from the S3 assembly, need to be handed to Miss Wallace before Tuesday 14 February if you want to be considered. If you require a new form, missed the chance or have any questions please see Miss Wallace in B10.

BBC Young Reporter Competition (Mrs Whyte)
Are you interested in journalism, storytelling, the media? Do you have a really good personal story to tell? The BBC are looking for stories to share on their website, news, tv, radio and podcasts. If you are interested in sharing your story – Mrs Whyte will be helping pupils with the BBC Young Reporter competition. This meeting will be now held on Tuesday 14 February at 1.30pm.

S6 Yearbook – Urgency (Miss Lipton)
Last call for all Yearbook submissions.. statements, photos & signatures need to be submitted before 10 February. Last date for cash payments is Tuesday 14 February & iPayimpact payments Friday 17 February. See Miss Lipton ASAP if there are any issues.

Bowling with LEAP Sports (Dr Murray)
February is LGBT History Month and to mark that LEAP Sports have organised a bowling competition on Sunday 12 February at Tenpin Falkirk. It’s for aged 14+ – if you fancy being part of it see Dr Murray in A4!

S6 Leaver Hoodies (Mrs Rae)
S6 Leaver Hoodies can now be paid for on iPayimpact. They are priced at £22 and this includes nickname and a huge choice of colours. All payments to be in by 16 February. Please come and talk to Mrs Rae if you have any questions or there are any barriers to you being able to pay for a hoodie.

DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
Lots of new things on the Padlet including:

• Apprenticeships – Fife Council Trades, Diageo, Babcock, University of St Andrews
• Volunteering Opportunities – including opportunities for those aged 13+ who want to start their careers early.
• Job Fairs and Events – Including Edinburgh Airport, Jobs in Fife, Retail, Accountancy

Speak to Mrs Whyte if you require any help with applications, finding jobs or want some work experience.

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES

Guitar Lesson (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.

S1-S3 Maths Support Group (Mr Jones)
Need help with maths homework? Stuck on something you’ve looked at in lessons? Come along to the S1-S3 maths support group, every Wednesday lunchtime (1:05-1:40pm). Bring your lunch, bring your questions.

Guitar Ensemble (Mrs Simpson)
The Guitar Ensemble will take place on Wednesday lunchtime in E13.

S3 & Senior Netball (Mrs Steedman)
All S3 pupils and Senior pupils (S4, S5 & S6) interested in playing netball this year, training will be afterschool every Wednesday from 3:30-4:15pm.

THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak mince and potatoes or vegetable curry.
Assembly:  S4, period 3 (not tutor)

Piano and Upper Strings Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.

S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.

String Group (Mrs Simpson)
The String Group will take place on Thursday lunchtime in E13.

Calm Colouring Lunch Club (Ms Geddes/Miss Millar)
If you would like a calm space to have lunch and do a bit of colouring, with the option to chat through any questions with our Mental Health Ambassadors, then this is the club for you! Head along to A3 (Science) where Miss Millar and Ms Geddes will have all the resources you need to chill out and recharge for the afternoon ahead. Today from 1:10pm.

Art Club (Mrs Donaldson)
The club will have different projects to take part in such as creating artwork for displays, competitions and seasonal activities. Bring your packed/cold lunch to D15, Art Department 1pm, Thursdays.

Film & Media Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Film and Media study support for S3 is on today after school in Studio 1.